Licensed for commercialization by JR West Japan
The 500 series is a train developed by JR West for the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen line.
It features a sharp, sleek shape reminiscent of an aircraft and boasts a maximum commercial speed of 300km/h.

In 2010, it retired from service on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen Nozomi line, and is now converted to an 8-car formation and is in service on the Sanyo Shinkansen line.

Uses hook and U-shaped conductive coupler
This product (cars 6, 7, 10, and 15) can be combined with product numbers 98363 and 98365 to create a full 16-car formation.

[Product introduction]
The 500 series is a vehicle for the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen developed by JR West.
It features a sharp and sleek shape reminiscent of an aircraft, and boasts a maximum speed of 300 km/h in commercial operation.
In 2010, it ended its service on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen Nozomi, and is now converted to an 8-car formation and is in service on the Sanyo Shinkansen.
- Reproduces the 500 Series Nozomi that was in service on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines - Uses hooks and U-shaped current-carrying couplers - A full 16-car formation can be recreated by combining this product (cars 6, 7, 10, and 15) with product numbers 98363 and 98365 - Equipped with movable hood - Car numbers are selectable and a transfer sheet is included - Uses a new current collection system and silver wheels * The model train is powered from the rails.

No batteries are used even when it runs, lights up, or turns on.

Batteries are not included with this product.
* This product does not use fuel.
* This product does not include fuel.

[Safety warnings]
None in particular

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